106-759. Lead agency; powers and duties.
(a) For the purposes of this Article, aquaculture is considered to be a form of agriculture and thus the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is designated as the lead State agency in matters pertaining to aquaculture.
(b) The Department shall have the following powers and duties:
(1) To provide aquaculturalists with information and assistance in obtaining permits related to aquacultural activities;
(2) To promote investment in aquaculture facilities in order to expand production and processing capacity; and
(3) To work with appropriate State and federal agencies to review, develop and implement policies and procedures to facilitate aquacultural development. (1989, c. 752, s. 147; 1997-261, s. 109.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 63 - Aquaculture Development Act.
§ 106-756 - Legislative findings and purpose.
§ 106-759 - Lead agency; powers and duties.
§ 106-761 - Aquaculture facility registration and licensing.
§ 106-762 - Fish disease management.
§ 106-763 - Fish passage and residual stream flow.
§ 106-763.1 - Propagation and production of American alligators.